Leek 'American flag'

Allium porrum 'American flag'

Giant musselburh leek, Scotch flag leek, Leek (Eng.), Prei (Afr.)

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American flag is a good variety of leek for home gardens as it is fairly easy to grow and produces delicate tasting leeks. American flag leeks produce heavy, tall, wide stalks that sweeten in autumn and winter.

Planning

Difficulty

Moderate

Fruiting time

Summer

Harvesting

Harvest blanched bulbs when they are about 3-4 cm in diameter, usually about 140 days after planting. Harvest with care as not to damage adjacent bulbs. Immature plants can be harvested throughout the growing season.